SAP RISE Delivery Executive

The Opportunity:

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned SAP RISE Delivery Executive to lead large-scale SAP transformation engagements under the RISE with SAP framework. The role requires strong leadership in delivery management, client relationship management, cloud transformation, program governance, and SAP S/4HANA implementations.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring successful delivery of SAP RISE programs, managing executive stakeholder relationships, driving business value realization, and leading cross-functional global teams.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery of SAP RISE transformation programs and managed services engagements.
• Oversee SAP S/4HANA Cloud migration, implementation, and transformation initiatives.
• Establish delivery governance models, risk management frameworks, and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure successful execution against scope, schedule, budget, and business objectives.

Client & Executive Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary delivery executive for strategic clients.
• Build trusted relationships with CXOs, business leaders, and IT executives.
• Conduct Executive Steering Committee meetings and governance reviews.
• Drive customer satisfaction and long-term business growth.

Program Governance

• Define and monitor program KPIs, milestones, risks, dependencies, and financial metrics.
• Establish governance structures across multiple workstreams and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, delivery commitments, and SLAs.
• Drive proactive issue resolution and escalation management.

SAP RISE Transformation Leadership

• Lead customers through SAP ERP modernization journeys.
• Drive SAP S/4HANA adoption and cloud transformation strategies.
• Support migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA under RISE with SAP.
• Advise clients on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), clean core strategy, and innovation roadmap.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage program P&L and financial performance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and cost optimization.
• Drive revenue growth through account expansion and transformation opportunities.
• Support contract negotiations, renewals, and commercial discussions.

Delivery Excellence

• Lead geographically distributed teams across onsite, offshore, and nearshore locations.
• Drive delivery standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement best practices for Agile, DevOps, and SAP Activate methodologies.
• Ensure effective resource utilization and competency development.

Required Skills & Experience

SAP Expertise

• Extensive experience in SAP transformation programs.
• SAP RISE |SAP S/4HANA |SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) |SAP Cloud ALM |SAP Activate Methodology |SAP Business Process Transformation

Delivery Management: Proven experience managing large SAP programs valued at multi-million dollars.

• Program Governance
• Portfolio Management
• Delivery Assurance
• Change Management
• Risk & Compliance Management

Cloud Transformation Experience

• SAP RISE Programs
• SAP S/4HANA Cloud
• Hybrid Cloud Landscapes
• Cloud Migration Strategy
• Digital Transformation Programs

Leadership Skills

• Executive communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to lead large global delivery organizations.
• Strategic planning and business acumen.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Manufacturing |Utilities |Consumer Goods|Life Sciences
• Energy & Resources
• Automotive
• Retail
• Telecommunications